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| Record-Breaking Sanrio Fes 2025 Sees Pompompurin Lead Top Three Dog Characters (ORICON) |
Alright, Sanrio fans, gather round — the doggies have taken over! At the massive Sanrio Fes 2025 bash in Yokohama, the final results of the 40th Sanrio Character Ranking dropped, and it was nothing short of a canine coup. Pompompurin, that squishy golden retriever in a beret, has officially reclaimed the top spot after a whopping nine years away from the throne. Talk about a comeback!
Cinnamoroll, who’s basically been ruling the charts for five years straight, graciously settled for second place this time, while good old Pochacco — who’s been on a steady upswing recently — clinched third. Yep, that’s Sanrio’s three beloved dog characters running the entire podium, sending fans into a proper tailspin of joy.
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This year was off the charts in more ways than one, smashing records with a mind-blowing 63 million votes counted — that’s a 111% jump on last year, no less! Sanrio stans from Japan and right across the globe made their voices heard, pushing these top dogs right to the finish line.
Pompompurin couldn’t hide the excitement, bouncing up on stage and sending huge thanks to the fans for showing him so much love. “Really, really, thank you!” he gushed, grinning ear to floppy ear.
Cinnamoroll kept it sweet and heartfelt, promising to keep sharing smiles with fans everywhere, while Pochacco vowed to work even harder in the coming year and stay besties with everyone.
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It’s the 40th time Sanrio’s run this character showdown, and by the look of the fan turnout, the love for these cuties isn’t fading anytime soon. Below the doggy top three, other classics like Kuromi, Hello Kitty, and My Melody held their own, reminding us just how stacked the Sanrio universe really is.
Here’s the quick rundown of who made the top of the leaderboard this year:
1st: Pompompurin
2nd: Cinnamoroll
3rd: Pochacco
4th: Kuromi
5th: Hello Kitty
6th: My Melody
7th: Little Twin Stars
8th: Hangyodon
9th: Tuxedosam
10th: Pekkle
…and the list goes on, featuring everything from Gudetama to Aggretsuko to some rare hidden gems like Mewkledreamy, Kabuki Nyantaro, and Puwawa taking home the “Jump Up” awards for making major leaps in the rankings.
With Sanrio fans more fired up than ever and the vote counts soaring sky-high, it’s safe to say these iconic characters are nowhere near losing their sparkle. Whether you’re on Team Pompompurin or rooting for one of the underdogs, this year’s ranking proved one thing: these adorable mascots will keep on capturing hearts — and the charts — for a long time to come.
Roll on Sanrio Fes 2026 — we’re already buzzing for it!